Dog & Handler Upland Mentorship Program

$359.00

Train Your Team. Hunt With Confidence.

Start your upland hunting journey as a pair—with our Dog & Handler Upland Mentorship Program. Whether this is your first season or your dog is fresh off obedience lessons, this program blends safety, field skills, and real-world experience for both of you.

Begin with clay shooting and dog obedience drills, build stamina through agility and scent work, and culminate in a guided field hunt. Throughout, our mentors provide tailored feedback, practical techniques (like e‑collar boundaries and scent patterning), and a clear road map for continued growth.

You’ll leave with enhanced shooting skills, a more responsive hunting dog, and the confidence to pursue upland game together. Invest in your partnership—and your upland success.

Train Your Team. Hunt With Confidence.

Start your upland hunting journey as a pair—with our Dog & Handler Upland Mentorship Program. Whether this is your first season or your dog is fresh off obedience lessons, this program blends safety, field skills, and real-world experience for both of you.

Begin with clay shooting and dog obedience drills, build stamina through agility and scent work, and culminate in a guided field hunt. Throughout, our mentors provide tailored feedback, practical techniques (like e‑collar boundaries and scent patterning), and a clear road map for continued growth.

You’ll leave with enhanced shooting skills, a more responsive hunting dog, and the confidence to pursue upland game together. Invest in your partnership—and your upland success.

🐕 What’s Included

1. Foundational Safety & Gear Prep (Owners & Dogs)

  • Shotgun & dog-safety briefing (field etiquette, commands, gear care)

  • Checklist: collars, training clicker, water gear, first aid

2. Live Fire Clinic (Owners) + Basic Obedience (Dogs)

  • Sporting clays practice with one-on-one coaching—builds confidence and accuracy

  • Pups: sit/stay/here drills, off-leash control, and yard work emphasizing calm obedience as critical field foundation

3. Field Conditioning (Dogs) & Agility for Hunters

  • Guided walk/jog routines to boost endurance in both dogs and humans

  • Agility drills over natural terrain to simulate real upland hunting movement

4. Guided Field Hunts

  • Owners and dogs into upland fields with mentor guidance

  • Real-time instruction: dog positioning, marking, flushing, patterns

  • Practical use of e‑collar/check‑cord techniques—control and boundary reinforcement

5. Scent & Tracking Simulations

  • Practice blind retrieves, scent recognition, and patterning techniques

  • Introduce planted birds to train search instincts and honors

6. Reflection & Skill-Building

  • Debrief time: What went right, what to improve, and next steps

  • Mentors set clear goals for at-home practice and next-level skills

7. Optional Add-Ons

  • Gear rental, e‑collars, and training bumpers

  • Bird placement drills at home

  • Additional private or group follow-up sessions

💰 Pricing

  • Half-Day: $359 per team

  • Full-Day: $549 per team
    Includes mentor-led training, clays, field time, and follow-up plan. Add-ons available at extra cost.